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How does it work: Geothermal electricity generation
The United Downs geothermal project will use heat from the rock, around 5km beneath the ground, to generate renewable electricity.
Posted: 12 Aug 2020
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Renewables records point to positive future
2019 was a record breaking year for renewables, generating more electricity than fossil fuels during the third quarter, for the first time ever. And 2020’s looking even better!
Posted: 29 Jul 2020
News
Delivering a green recovery with UK renewable power
Our analysis shows onshore renewables could boost UK economy by £28.9bn by 2035
Posted: 16 Jul 2020
Blog
Going full circle: the story of mean moor
Community co-operatives successfully raise £5.7M to repay Thrive’s Community Energy Funding Bridge.
Posted: 26 Jun 2020
News
A helping hand: Communities supporting each other through crisis
Thrive owns and operates multiple renewable energy projects across the country and the communities who host our projects are vitally important to us. As a responsible business, we wanted to help them during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Posted: 11 Jun 2020
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Webinar: Funding your community energy project
One of the biggest challenges facing community energy groups is funding.
Posted: 05 Jun 2020
Blog
Video: Impact 2019
2019 was another positive year of impact for Thrive. We generated enough clean electricity to power all the homes in Worcester, saving over 75,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and helping to decarbonise the UK’s energy system in line with net zero ambitions.
Posted: 28 May 2020
News
Annual Results 2019: Record profits and reinvestments
£12.3 million committed to funding the construction of new wind, hydro and geothermal generation projects.
Posted: 28 May 2020
Blog
Renewables dominate the grid
Renewables have been on the rise in recent years, hitting an all time high in 2019 with renewable energy generating 36.9% of the UK’s electricity needs.
Posted: 27 May 2020
News
New hydro project under construction in Scotland with funding from Thrive Renewables and Clydesdale Bank.
Thrive Renewables and Clydesdale Bank have provided loans for the construction of a new 2MW hydro-electric project at Inverbroom in the Highlands of Scotland. The project is being developed by Inverbroom Hydro and Glendevon Energy.
Posted: 26 May 2020
Blog
Turbines keep turning in turbulent times
As the world continues to tackle coronavirus, dedicated teams across the country are working hard to keep the energy system up and running and your lights on.
Posted: 12 May 2020
News
Covid-19 Pandemic Business Update 22 April
Thrive Renewables has adapted working practices and is able to continue to operate effectively during the Covid-19 crisis.
Posted: 23 Apr 2020
